TMB 9mm planetary II eye piece for 150p dob, to buy or not to buy?

[rickygoespop]

Hi all, I'm looking for one eye piece which I can say is a good quality piece, I have seen the TMB 9mm planetary II for £39 and was wondering wether this will be a wise choice for my scope.

I like to observe Jupiter and the moon and hopefully Saturn soon and I thought this piece might be a Good choice, I would like some opinions from anyone or those that use or have used these pieces.

Thanks...Ricky

[David Smith]

I don't have much to compare with but I was very happy with my recent purchase of a TMB Planetary eyepiece, and the focal length your looking at would certainly be well within the capability of your scope.

David

[4lefts]

i haven't used that particular eyepiece, but i've read that they are quite nice. however, i used to have the 200p, which is the same focal length as yours with a bigger aperture, and i'd say that you could probably use a bit more mag for jupiter and saturn. maybe a 6mm or an 8mm? they give 200x and 150x in your scope. the 8mm bst explorer is nice.

[John]

I'd go for the BST Explorer over the "TMB" Planetary II. I've used the quotes because there is some real doubt as to whether TMB have anything to do with these eyepieces.

[damnut]

Hi Rickygoespop,

Another vote for the BST explorers, excellent eyepiece for the cost and the vendor is a pleasure to deal with. Link below.

1.25" Eyepieces

Cheers

[rickygoespop]

thanks, i was thinking about an 8mm piece but wasnt sure of my capabilities, ill look at the bst as a lot of members rave about them